"The Raiders Minimization" - Sheldon seeks revenge after Amy ruins one of his favorite movies. Meanwhile, Leonard discovers a way to get Penny to do anything, and Raj and Stuart create online dating profiles, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Oct. 10 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Christine Baranski returns as Leonard's mom!

SHELDON GETS DEFENSIVE AFTER AMY DEALS HIM - AND "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" - A BIG BLOW, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, OCT. 10

"The Workplace Proximity" - Sheldon must decide how much "Amy time" is too much after she takes a job at his university. Meanwhile, Howard finds himself sleeping on Raj's couch after a fight with Bernadette, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Oct. 17 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SHELDON'S RELATIONSHIP WITH AMY IS PUT TO THE TEST WHEN SHE COMES TO WORK AT HIS UNIVERSITY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY"

"The Romance Resonance" - Sheldon's major scientific breakthrough makes him feel like a fraud. Meanwhile, Howard's romantic gesture to Bernadette causes Penny to step up her game with Leonard, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Oct. 24 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"The Itchy Brain Simulation" Leonard tries to keep Sheldon from overreacting when a past mistake comes to light, but Sheldon punishes Leonard by making him walk a mile in his shoes. Meanwhile, Penny confronts Raj's ex-girlfriend, Lucy, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Nov. 14 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Kate Micucci Returns as Lucy

SHELDON PUNISHES LEONARD FOR A PAST MISTAKE BY MAKING HIM "WALK A MILE IN HIS SHOES," ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY"

"The Thanksgiving Decoupling" - Sheldon protests when the gang drags him to Mrs. Wolowitz's house for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Penny and Leonard must deal with a mistake from her past, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Nov. 21 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Brian Thomas Smith Returns as Zack

SHELDON IS UPSET WHEN THE ENTIRE GANG DECIDES TO SPEND THANKSGIVING AT MRS. WOLOWITZ'S HOUSE, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, NOV. 21

"The Discovery Dissipation" - Leonard and Amy help Sheldon cope with the shame he's feeling after his accidental contribution to science is disproved. Meanwhile, Raj must stay with Howard and Bernadette for a week, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Dec. 5 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"The Cooper Extraction" - While Sheldon is away in Texas, everyone gathers to decorate the apartment Christmas tree, and they each realize how much he has changed their lives, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Dec. 12 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

EVERYONE IMAGINES WHAT THEIR LIVES WOULD BE LIKE IF THEY HAD NEVER MET SHELDON, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, DEC. 12

"The Occupation Recalibration" - Sheldon tries to relax after he is forced to take a vacation. Meanwhile, Leonard struggles to be supportive of Penny after she quits her job, and Bernadette seeks Stuart's help in replacing one of Howard's comic books, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 9 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Josh Peck guest stars as Jesse, the owner of a rival comic book store.

AFTER PENNY QUITS HER JOB AND SHELDON IS FORCED TO TAKE A VACATION, THE TWO SPEND A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, JAN. 9

Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Wil Wheaton, Professor Proton, Bill Nye…is there anyone left for Sheldon to geek out about meeting? You better believe it! Get ready for not one, but two Star Wars veterans to make guest star appearances on The Big Bang Theory later this month!

Executive producers, Bill Prady and Steve Molaro revealed the exciting news on the Golden Globes red carpet, when they shared that James Earl Jones (the iconic voice of Darth Vader) and Carrie Fisher (the one and only Princess Leia) are set to play themselves and will have an encounter with Sheldon in an upcoming episode. Will it be other-worldly? Will Sheldon dump Amy after meeting Princess Leia? Make your predictions in the comments below and don’t forget to tune in on Thursday, January 30th at 8/7c to see what unfolds! _____________________________________Big Bang Theory Newshttp://statigr.am/p/632722898200937846_489560368Casting news! Hold on to your seats! "Star Wars" stars, James Earl Jones (voice of Darth Vader) and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) will have a special appearance on an upcoming episode of "The Big Bang Theory"!

"The Convention Conundrum" - After the guys can't get Comic-Con tickets, Sheldon tries to hold his own convention and winds up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones. Meanwhile, the girls see if they can act like "grown-ups," on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 30 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher appear as themselves.

THE GUYS MOCK SHELDON FOR TRYING TO HOLD HIS OWN COMIC BOOK CONVENTION UNTIL HE LANDS A MAJOR GUEST CELEBRITY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY" THURSDAY, JAN. 30

"The Locomotive Manipulation" - Love is in the air when Sheldon and Amy join Howard and Bernadette for a trip to wine country. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny must rush Raj's dog to the vet, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 6 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

AMY CONVINCES SHELDON TO JOIN HER FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND IN NAPA VALLEY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY" THURSDAY, FEB. 6

"The Friendship Turbulence" - After the insults fly, Bernadette tries to broker the peace between Wolowitz and Sheldon. Meanwhile, Penny is offered an embarrassing movie role and Raj asks Amy to write to a woman on his behalf, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 6 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

WOLOWITZ INVITES SHELDON TO TRAVEL TO HOUSTON WITH HIM IN AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THEIR FRIENDSHIP, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, MARCH 6

"The Indecision Amalgamation" - While Raj is wracked with guilt when he tries to date two women at once, Penny wrestles with whether to take a role in a cheesy movie and Sheldon is torn trying to choose between two gaming systems, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 3 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

WHILE PENNY AND RAJ FACE DIFFICULT LIFE DECISIONS, AMY HELPS SHELDON THROUGH THE EVEN GREATER HELL OF CHOOSING A NEW GAMING SYSTEM, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, APRIL 3

"The Relationship Diremption" - Sheldon faces a personal crisis after deciding he's wasting his time with string theory. Meanwhile, a double date between Raj, Emily and the Wolowitzes ends in embarrassment for Howard, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 10 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

PENNY HELPS SHELDON COPE AFTER HE "BREAKS UP" WITH STRING THEORY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, APRIL 10

"The Anything Can Happen Recurrence" - When Sheldon tries to be spontaneous, it leads to unexpected friction between Penny, Amy and Bernadette. Meanwhile, Raj seeks Howard's help in preparing for a date with Emily, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 24 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

LEONARD TRIES TO HELP SHELDON FREE HIS MIND BY REINSTATING "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN THURSDAY," ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, APRIL 24

"The Proton Transmogrification" - Professor Proton helps Sheldon cope with grief, while Leonard turns a relationship milestone into a competition with Penny. Meanwhile, Amy and Bernadette make a "Star Wars Day" gift for the guys, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 1 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"The Gorilla Dissolution" - A bad day causes Penny to reevaluate her life choices - including Leonard. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette struggle to care for Mrs. Wolowitz, and Raj gets relationship advice from Sheldon, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 8 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A HORRIBLE DAY AT WORK PROMPTS PENNY TO TAKE A BIG STEP WITH LEONARD, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, MAY 8

"The Status Quo Combustion" - Sheldon is forced to confront an uncertain future and considers a major move. Meanwhile, Raj and Emily take it to the next level, and Mrs. Wolowitz's injury is a major headache for Howard and Bernadette, on the seventh season finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday May 15 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

WITH HIS ENTIRE WORLD CHANGING AROUND HIM, SHELDON CONSIDERS A MAJOR MOVE, ON THE SEVENTH SEASON FINALE OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY MAY 15